Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets real on the MVP race after the Thunder's blowout win over Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's league-leading scoring gets all the attention, but his defense is what elevates him to the league's elite.

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had the perfect response to MVP battle between him and Nikola Jokic on Sunday.

After defeating the Denver Nuggets, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured another key victory, moving closer to the NBA playoffs.

In a huge matchup on Sunday afternoon, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the OKC Thunder over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 40 on the Nuggets and NBA fans are convinced he locked up the MVP with that performance.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cements himself as the Kia MVP frontrunner, while Nikola Jokiċ and the Nuggets are left looking for answers.

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault stuck with his starting forward with only one foul to spare. Chet Holmgren helped his team ...

However, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder staked their claim Sunday that both of those things should ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder roared past Nikola Jokić and the Denver Nuggets on ...

Most MVP voters would tell you, at least before the season, that a single game shouldn't impact their decision too much.